making playlists

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Songs For Every Scenario Playlist

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Spotify and Apple Music wouldn't be half as fun if they weren't full of playlists for every emotion or fictional scenario. Here's something for every themed playlist.…

December 5, 2022

The Power of Spotify and Associative Memory

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The streaming platform does way more than just supply music for its listeners — it lets users curate playlists that can evoke moments from the past.…

March 23, 2022

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Playlist Making Is a Delicate and Personal Art Form

Katherine Bry, Washington University

Curating music allows people to preserve moments in time, capture specific moods and pass experiences onto other listeners through songs.…

February 8, 2021

6 Ways to Make Your Spotify Playlists in the New Year

Chris Meng, Pomona College

It's the beginning of 2020, so now is the time to freshen up those playlists. Here are some ideas on how to organize them.…

January 14, 2020